CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard men's soccer team (0-0-0) is set to take the field for the first time since Nov. 16, 2019 this coming Sunday (Sept. 5) at Central Connecticut State University (0-2-0). Game time is set for 3 p.m. Additionally, Josh Shapiro, The Virginia B. and James O. Welch, Jr. '52 Head Coach for Harvard Men's Soccer, will make his coaching debut with the Crimson after the 2020 campaign was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
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What to Know

• Harvard returns 17 student-athletes from the 2019 squad and adds 13 newcomers to the roster
• More than 45 percent (14/31, 0.452) of the roster hails from outside the U.S.
• Harvard has not gone head-to-head with CCSU since the 2007 season and the Crimson is 2-3-1 all-time against the Blue Devils
• Josh Shapiro boasts four DIII national titles from his time at Tufts (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019)
• Paolo Belloni Urso and Fernando Docters were elected captains for the 2021 season

 
At the Helm
The 2021 campaign marks Josh Shapiro's second season and first on the field as The Virginia B. and James O. Welch, Jr. '52 Head Coach for Harvard Men's Soccer. Prior to joining Harvard in January 2020, Shapiro led the Tufts men's soccer program for 10 years, winning four DIII National Championships in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2019.
 
Next Up
The Crimson will remain on the road next Saturday, Sept. 11 at Bryant. Harvard's home opener is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14 against Northeastern. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at Jordan Field and the contest will air on NESN.